Today marks a momentous occasion for the Randolph School community as we proudly announce that Alana Boyce has signed her National Letter of Intent to play tennis at Auburn University. Alana's exceptional talent and dedication to the sport has not only impacted the tennis community in North Alabama but also the Randolph Community.
Alana Boyce's Impressive Tennis Journey
High School Stats
4x State Champion
1x State Runner-Up
Alabama Tennis Stats
#1 Ranked Player in Alabama for the Last 6 Years
Recipient of the Alabama Player of the Year Award
Southern Tennis Stats
Ranked #2 in the South (All Southern States) for Girls 18s
18s Tournament Champion at the Age of 16
National Stats
Earned the Bronze Ball at the USTA National Clay Courts in Charleston
4th Place in Doubles at the USTA National Clay Courts in Huntsville
3rd Place in Doubles at USTA National Level 2
Quotes from Auburn Head Coach: Caroline Lilley
Auburn Head Coach Caroline Lilley expressed her enthusiasm for welcoming Alana and her family to the Auburn family, stating, "We are blessed and humbled to welcome the entire Boyce family to the Auburn family! Alana’s character is a direct reflection of her upbringing, one that instilled a level of discipline and desire in pursuing excellence in everything she does."
Coach Lilley continued, "We have been watching Alana for years. Her competitiveness is second to none. She navigates the most difficult moments of matches with a grit that cannot be taught or coached, something that is innately her. She has such a sound technical base that serves as the foundation for her tremendous upside."
Randolph School's Dean of Student Culture, Michael Morris praised Alana on her success, "Alana Boyce has not only been a shining star on the tennis courts but a source of inspiration for our entire school. We are immensely proud of her accomplishments, and we know that she will continue to excel at the collegiate level. Alana's journey at Randolph has left an indelible mark, and we wish her nothing but success in her future endeavors."
Alana shared her excitement, stating, “This is very exciting. I am very blessed to have this dream come true. Words can’t describe it. I want to give a special thank you to my family for always being there for me, supporting me, and the countless sacrifices they made. I am very excited about the next step.”
To all of Randolph Nation, let's join together in congratulating Alana Boyce and wishing her the best as she takes the next steps in her tennis career.